Corn mazes give you the perfect little fright of being lost and the fun of using your smarts to get you out of it.
From a dinosaur-themed maze in Alberta’s badlands to some massive ones just outside our province’s two largest cities, there are plenty of bumping corn mazes in Alberta you have to visit at least once.
Each new season brings a different design to the Edmonton Corn Maze, promising a new challenge for visitors for the past two decades. Within the maze, there are more than five kilometres of twists and turns and 85 decision points to encounter, keeping you guessing, “Did we make the right turn?”
When: July 24, 2024, to October 27, 2024
Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove
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A corn maze in the shape of a T-Rex? Yes. The maze is located at The Sunny Spot, a seasonal outdoor eatery that is just outside of downtown Drumheller. So get lost in this unique maze, and then grab a good bite to eat afterward. You deserve it.
When: July 26, 2024 until TBD
Address: The Sunny Spot, Highway 10 East, Drumheller
Boasting more than 35 attractions, there are plenty of things to do at the Calgary Farmyard, but nothing trumps exploring its massive corn maze. Spread out across 11 acres, it’ll be sure to test your navigational skills.
When: Mid-August 2024
Address: 284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County
Kraay Family Farm
Covering 15 acres of land and filled with over five kilometres of trails, the corn maze at Kraay Family Farm in Lacombe is a must-stop destination. This year’s design is all about the farm marking its 25th anniversary of operating.
When: Now until October 19, 2024
Address: Site 6 Box 9 RR 1, Lacombe
Although it’s better known for its stunning sunflower maze, which features thousands of blooming sunflowers, Eagle Creek Farms, which runs the Bowden Sunmaze, also has a six-acre corn maze.
When: Late August into mid to the end of September, weather dependent.
Where: 34530 RR#14 Red Deer County, Alberta